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Articles by Jessica Levey

Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

Jessica Levey

Jessica Levey is a writer, illustrator, and content manager at American Marriage Ministries, where she writes about marriage law and wedding industry trends. She holds a degree in Strategic Communications and has a background in trade journalism, with experience in data-informed, people-first reporting, SEO / AEO. She was ordained with AMM in 2020 and is an advocate for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and individuality. In her personal time, Jessica writes, illustrates, and makes comics and zines independently at hellojesslevey.com.

1309 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1309 articles written by Jessica Levey, Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Colorado extends provisions for online marriage license appointments

1100 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2023

Colorado extends provisions for online marriage license appointments

Colorado legislators extend provisions for online marriage license appointments, will allow couples to meet with county clerk or recorder online via audio-vi...

NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful wedding officiant

1101 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2023

NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful weddin...

Meet expert Celebrant Christopher Shelley! Chris uses the act of storytelling to write compelling and personal wedding ceremonies, and is a master at keeping...

A group of young women Pagans stand together in a circle holding hands around a smoking fire. They are in a forest filled with colorful fall leaves, and are wearing black and have colorful hair.

1102 DAYS AGO | 7.25.2023

Online Ordination for Modern Pagans: Why it’s So Important, Especially Now

Access to non-denominational online ordination for Pagan wedding officiants is essential! Modern denominations like Wicca, Druidry, Heathenry choose online o...

In Support of the "Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2023”

1103 DAYS AGO | 7.24.2023

In Support of the "Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2023”

Learn more about H.R. 4602, and how this legislation would help to protect marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples at the federal level. The ‘Amend the Code for...

Sex at the Wedding: Are Public Consummation & Bedding Ceremonies Making a Comeback?

1107 DAYS AGO | 7.20.2023

Sex at the Wedding: Are Public Consummation & Bedding Ceremonies Making a Com...

Ready for some wedding whoopie? Learn about the bedding ceremony in Medieval Europe, recent examples of public consummation ceremonies, and why we think this...

Illinois Repeals Old Laws to Protect Marriage Equality

1108 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2023

Illinois Repeals Old Laws to Protect Marriage Equality

Learn about amendments to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act that strengthen protections for marriage equality in the state. Three laws ha...

Bride and groom hold hands as they walk across a scenic field near farm buildings on the wedding day

1109 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2023

How to Get Married in West Virginia: Plan a Wedding in The Mountain State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in West Virginia - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, ...

How to Get Married in Virginia - Planning a Wedding in ‘The Old Dominion’

1113 DAYS AGO | 7.14.2023

How to Get Married in Virginia - Planning a Wedding in ‘The Old Dominion’

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Virginia - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan ...

Unity Ceremony Ideas for a Pantheist Wedding Ceremony

1114 DAYS AGO | 7.13.2023

Unity Ceremony Ideas for a Pantheist Wedding Ceremony

Pantheist wedding ceremonies celebrate love, spiritual connection, the joy of living, and the divine universe. These unity ceremony ideas are the blend of na...

Hawaii Marriage Performer License Fees Increase For All Officiants, Including AMM Ministers

1114 DAYS AGO | 7.13.2023

Hawaii Marriage Performer License Fees Increase For All Officiants, Including...

Learn about the fee increase for Marriage Performers in Hawaii, including all ordained religious officiants and judicial officiants. Effective July, 2023, al...

Bride and groom hold hands at the wedding ceremony

1115 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2023

Wedding Ceremony Script PDFs for Officiants: Download, Print, and Perform!

Looking for the perfect wedding officiant script? AMM now offers a simple PDF download option for popular wedding scripts and templates in our Ceremony Scrip...

New Script! Pantheist Wedding Ceremony with Reading from Carl Sagan

1116 DAYS AGO | 7.11.2023

New Script! Pantheist Wedding Ceremony with Reading from Carl Sagan

New wedding officiant script! This marriage ceremony is inspired by Pantheist beliefs in the divine beauty of the universe, the sacredness of nature, and the...

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